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By Tasmiah Rashid Photography & translation by Citlali Flores When you think about lost cities, Atlantis might come to mind. While the fantasy is a beautiful one, it remains just that: a fantasy. But what if we told you there was a true lost city right in South America? Finding a Lost City in Colombia The Lost City of Colombia remained a complete mystery until 1972 when a few local grave robbers, Florentino Sepúlveda and his two sons Julio César and Jacobo, stumbled upon it. They said they reached the city after climbing a flight of stairs that consisted of more than 1,000 stone steps. The men were looking to hunt a tropical bird for its feathers when they discovered the ancient ruins. Researchers currently believe Ciudad Perdida was constructed sometime around 700-800 AD. That's over 400 years ago! The History Researchers believe the city was occupied by a people known as the Tairona. According to historians, Ciudad Perdido housed an estimated 2,000 of these individuals. They were potters and farmers who carved terraces for a living from altitudes reaching up to 18,700 ft in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. The Tairona people were happily living in the city until the 16th century when the Spanish invaded. Archeologists have been studying the site for over 30 years now, but it's believed that they have only excavated about 10% of the whole city. The looters who initially discovered the city did their job well, but still left plenty of artifacts and structures for archaeologists to find. These artifacts tell a lot about who the Tairona people were. How Can Independent Travelers Experience Colombia's Rich History? With the word out about this ancient city, it soon became a target for looters. It was closed to the public for

By Tasmiah Rashid Photography & translation by Citlali Flores When you think about lost cities, Atlantis might come to mind. While the fantasy is a beautiful one, it remains just that: a fantasy. But what if we told you there was a true lost city right in South America? Finding a Lost City in

The ultimate guide to eat & drink in Santa Marta city, Colombia. By Greici Baquero Edition & Translation by Citlali Flores Welcome to Santa Marta! What a better way to start this experience than with a delicious colombian dish? After so many hours on a bus or a long plane ride, you will definitely need to pamper yourself with the different varieties that this city has to offer. Normally when you think about this destination, the first thing that goes to your mind is sea food and although we have a lot and delicious sea food, at this moment the city is offering a lot of options, the main reason is due to the foreigners who make this city as their home and they manage to bring with them different mixtures from all over the world, fusing them with the flavours of the Colombian Caribbean. So here goes the list for that definitely every foodie in Colombia have to try: Ouzo What better restaurant to start than this? Definitely your certificate of excellence on TripAdvisor is more than deserved, I recommend it for those nights where you want to enjoy a romantic dinner in the historic center of the city, its menu is based on Mediterranean food, delicious baked pizzas, desserts and traditional cocktails but with their personal touch and homemade sodas. Price: $$$ Ambience: Elegant atmosphere Address: Cra. 3 # 19-29, Santa Marta, Magdalena Schedule: From M- S from 12-22: 30 Phone: (5) 4230658 2.-Radio burger After finishing a little trek in the Sierra Nevada there is absolutely nothing better than recover energies with the best burgers in the city, this retro restaurant has one of the best customer services in the area, its working group are young people who are always attentive to

The ultimate guide to eat & drink in Santa Marta city, Colombia. By Greici Baquero Edition & Translation by Citlali Flores Welcome to Santa Marta! What a better way to start this experience than with a delicious colombian dish? After so many hours on a bus or a long plane ride, you will definitely

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